Sunday, September 02, 2012

Upcoming events in the Asheville area this week


UPCOMING EVENTS

09/04/12 PROTECTING SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BIODIVERSITY
The Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies at Mars Hill College presents "Rocky Fork and Beyond: Protecting Southern Appalachian Biodiversity and Scenery One Acre at a Time," a talk by Jay Leutze, trustee and acquisitions specialist for the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Held in the college's Peterson Conference Center. Free. Time is 7 PM.  Info: http://avl.mx/j8 or hfurgiuele@mhc.edu.

09/04/12 BUNCOMBE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Proclamations for International Day of Peace will be read at the County Commission meeting at 4:30 PM Sept. 4 (Tuesday) at 30 Valley Street.  Please show up and support the culture of peace in our community.  We need a critical mass at both of these events.  We are getting our community leaders to promote bringing our war dollars home for use domestically instead of through destruction around the globe.  Tell our county leaders thank you for standing with us in these efforts.

09/05/12 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Dave Erb and Yuri Koslen will discuss Asheville Redefines Transit.  Time of meeting is 7:15 and location is Unitarian Church at the corner of Charlotte Street & Edwin Place.  For more information, contact Judy at judymattox@sbcglobal.net.

09/05/12 GREEN DRINKS AT POSANA CAFE
Regional Transportation Planning - come hear a presentation on Federal Planning Requirements for Metropolitan Planning Organizations.  Time is 6 PM.  FMI go to www.fbrmpo.org.

09/06/12 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Time is 6:30 PM and location is VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street in Asheville. VFP Chapter 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/

09/06/12 CLEAN ENERGY IN THE MOUNTAINS
Clean Energy in the Mountains will feature bluegrass, beer and information about NC Sustainable Energy Association.  Held at Pisgah Brewing Company, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, NC.  $15.  FMI call 919-832-7601.

09/06/12 FINE ARTS THEATER
“The Invisible War” – a hard hitting film about rape in the military.  Time is 7 PM.  Cost is $8 per person, and funds raised go to The Steadfast House, a female homeless veteran’s shelter.  For more information contact Joanie Dickson at 828-337-2734.

09/07/12 AMY GOODMAN AT A-B TECH
To support the MAIN-FM radio station, journalist Amy Goodman, host of the national radio show “Democracy Now!” carried by MAIN-FM, will speak Sept. 7 at Ferguson Auditorium at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.  Admission is $10, or $5 for students.  Time is 7 PM.  Amy is joining us right after the Democratic Convention and will also be available for book signing.

09/08/12 GREEN PARTY MEETING
The Buncombe County GREEN Party's business meeting is open to the public. It will be held from 10 AM to noon, upstairs in the Fortune Building, 729 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. Contact Ronald @ 828-LUCK-180 or Larry @ 828-225-4347 for more information.

09/08/12 ASHEVILLE SISTER CITY PRESENTS
“Palenque Rojo:  Mayan Passion, music, dance and myth.”  Chiapas, Mexico is a Sister City to Asheville, and the Asheville Sister Cities organization is presenting two performances on the Maya culture.  Tickets are $25/adults and $15/students.  Time of performance is 8 PM and location is Diana Wortham Theater.  See www.ashevillesistercities.org for more information.  There is a repeat performance on 9-9-12 at 3 PM at Diana Wortham Theater.

09/08/12 FINE ARTS THEATER
“The Invisible War” – a hard hitting film about rape in the military.  Time is 10 AM.  Cost is $8 per person, and funds raised go to The Steadfast House, a female homeless veteran’s shelter.  For more information contact Joanie Dickson at 828-337-2734.

09/10/12 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING
MABCO Meeting on Monday, September 10, at 7 PM at the RE Commons at Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville.  Move to Amend is a grassroots organization with the goal of ending corporate personhood in the US.  Please consider joining us at the next Move to Amend Buncombe County (MABCO) meeting at 7 PM on September 10.  

09/11/12 ASHEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The International Day of Peace proclamation will be read at the City Council meeting, which starts at 5 PM.  Please show up and support the culture of peace in our community.  We need a critical mass at both of these events.  We are getting our community leaders to promote bringing our war dollars home for use domestically instead of through destruction around the globe.  Tell our city leaders thank you for standing with us in these efforts.

09/11/12 MEL CHIN’S MOVIE “9/11-9/11”
This is a showing of an animated film based on the 1973 coup d’etat organized by the Chilean military (unofficially endorsed by Nixon and the CIA) contrasted with the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Towers.  This will be at the Asheville Art Museum at 5:30 PM, and Mel Chin will be in attendance to discuss the film.

09/11/12 BUILDING BRIDGES SESSION
This is on consecutive Tuesdays until November 6, 2012.  Time is 7 PM.  Cost is $30 and registration is required.  There is more information below, including who to contact.  Building Bridges of Asheville is devoted specifically to dialogue regarding Black/White relations in our community. All topics are presented in the context of White Privilege and Structural Racism.

09/13/12 UNCA Well-a-Bration Keynote Speaker
Time is 7 PM and the location for this event is the Justice Center at UNCA.  UNCA students free with OneCard (Limit one ticket per student; must have ticket to enter).  $10 all others. For ticket information, please call 828.251.6600.  UNC ASHEVILLE'S WELL-A-BRATION presents author, activist and sex advice columnist Dan Savage. In response to students taking their own lives after being bullied in school, Savage created the It Gets Better Project, which has become a worldwide movement garnering many social media awards and inspiring millions to participate. His internationally syndicated column, Savage Love, as well as "Savage U," a new MTV series, and his multiple books all use frank humor to bring LGBT relationships into the mainstream and reflect on larger civil rights issues.

09/14/12 - 09/16/12 SOUTHERN GREEN LIVING EXPO
http://southerngreenlivingexpo.com/

09/14/12 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVIE NIGHT
A gripping tale of microbes, medicine & money, “UNDER OUR SKIN”  exposes the hidden story of Lyme disease, one of the most serious and  controversial epidemics of our time. Each year, thousands go  undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often told that their symptoms are all in  their head. Following the stories of patients and physicians fighting for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of the health care system and a medical establishment all too willing to put profits ahead of patients.  FMI contact David devwilliams@juno.com.  Time is 7 PM and location is UU Church at Edwin and Charlotte Streets.

09/15/12 HARD TO RECYCLE EVENT
September 15 (Saturday), from 10am – 2pm at Swannanoa Ingles on Hwy 70.  If severe weather necessitates cancelling, this event will automatically be re-scheduled on September 22 (Saturday), from 10am – 2pm.  Partial list of accepted Items: Styrofoam & packaging, Rigid plastics, Books & cardboard, Electronics (excluding TV’s), Printer cartridges, Metals & small appliances.  Collecting for Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry:  Blankets, linens, towels, usable coats, non-perishable foods.

09/16/12 ETHICAL CULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING
“The fossil fuels industry, water justice, and climate change: The case of natural gas development in NC” will be presented by Katie Hicks and Jenny Marienau at the meeting of the Ethical Society of Asheville, 2:00-3:30 PM, held at the Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road.  This presentation will explore the recent political and social debate around whether North Carolina should allow the natural gas extraction technique known as hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” You will learn about NC’s shale geology, fracking’s impact in other states, and the current legislation in NC, along with a history of the collaborative network of grassroots social, environmental and rural advocacy organizations that have mobilized to keep fracking from impacting NC’s environment and human health.

09/17/12 OCCUPY WALL STREET ANNIVERSARY
Occupy Asheville will commemorate the one year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street by meeting at Pritchard Park at 4:30 PM.  There will be a march and short rally.  All are welcome.

09/20/12 NUCLEAR FREE CONVERGENCE IN DC
Join the Coalition Against Nukes on September 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2012.  www.coalitionagainstnukes.org

09/21/12 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Join us in Asheville on Friday, September 21st, 2012, from 4 PM to 7 PM, for the 3rd Annual International Day of Peace! Peacetown Asheville and Local 099 of Veterans for Peace, Mountain Area Interfaith Forum and other groups are sponsoring this event.  Contact Rachael at rachael_bliss@yahoo.com if your organization would like to be a sponsor.  Sponsorship is $50.  Rain location is the Bahai Center in downtown Asheville.

09/21/12 RALLY FOR NO NUKES, NO WARS AT THE NRC IN ROCKVILLE MD
http://coalitionagainstnukes.org/ai1ec_event/rally-no-nukes-no-war/?instance_id

09/21/12 US CAMPAIGN TO END ISRAELI OCCUPATION
National Conference:  US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, St. Louis, MO

09/22/12 GLOBAL FRACKDOWN!
Following regional/international meetings in Marseille (The Alternative World Water Forum - March 2012) and in Rio (Peoples' Summit - June 2012) as well as discussions with many groups, there is a growing consensus among the anti-fracking movements around the world that we need a global anti-fracking day to mobilize locally and to build solidarity among our movements.  The local, regional and national groups in the United States have chosen a day to do a massive national 'frackdown' in the United States - 22 September 2012.  Asheville NC Frackdown Event - Downtown Asheville NC 28804, September 22 at 11:00 AM, Organizations: Food & Water Watch, 350.org, Greenpeace.

09/24/12 CANDIDATE FORUM
Monday, Sept. 24 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Ferguson Auditorium, AB Tech, Asheville.  Meet & Greet for countywide offices and Forum for Chair, Buncombe County Commission.  This is coordinated by the League of Women Voters, and is open to all.  For more information about the League of Women Voters and its fall forums, visit the League website at ablwv.org or call 828-258-8223.

10/1/12 CANDIDATE FORUM
Monday, Oct. 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pack Library, 67 Haywood St. downtown Asheville.  Buncombe County Commission District 1, NC House District 114.  This is coordinated by the League of Women Voters, and is open to all.  For more information about the League of Women Voters and its fall forums, visit the League website at ablwv.org or call 828-258-8223.

10/03/12 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Travis Hargett & Ken Brame will discuss Fracking:  Dirty, Dangerous, and Run Amok.  NC Legislative updates included.  Time of meeting is 7:15 and location is Unitarian Church at the corner of Charlotte Street & Edwin Place.  For more information, contact Judy at judymattox@sbcglobal.net.

10/06/12 KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE WEEK

10/07/12 PROTEST THE WAR ON AFGHANISTAN
Protest the Afghanistan War in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, LA (no website yet).  This war has been going on for 11 years.

10/8/12 CANDIDATE FORUM
Monday, Oct. 8 from 6:30-8:30p.m. at Black Mountain Library, 105 N. Dougherty Street, Black Mountain.  Buncombe County Commission District 2, NC House District 115.  This is coordinated by the League of Women Voters, and is open to all.  For more information about the League of Women Voters and its fall forums, visit the League website at ablwv.org or call 828-258-8223.

10/10/12 TRIAL IN KNOXVILLE TN FOR OAK RIDGE NUCLEAR RESERVATION PROTESTERS
“They charged Sister Rice, Michael R. Walli, 63, of Washington, and Gregory I. Boertje-Obed, 57, of Duluth, Minn., with trespassing on government property (a misdemeanor) as well as its destruction and depredation (both felonies). The charges carry penalties of up to 16 years in prison and fines of up to $600,000. All pleaded not guilty.  A trial in Federal District Court in Knoxville is set for Oct. 10.” – NYT

10/15/12 CANDIDATE FORUM
Monday, Oct. 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Skyland Volunteer Fire Department, 9 Miller Road, Arden.  Buncombe County Commission District 3, NC House District 116.  This is coordinated by the League of Women Voters, and is open to all.  For more information about the League of Women Voters and its fall forums, visit the League website at ablwv.org or call 828-258-8223.

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ONGOING EVENTS
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TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument

WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood Country Courthouse in Waynesville.
Asheville Cop Watch meeting at 5 PM at Firestorm Cafe.

THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
Anti-racism Group Discussion at 5:30 PM on the third Thursday of the month at Firestorm Cafe.

FRIDAY
Women in Black have a vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square (Asheville) on the first Friday of the month.
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the City Hall in Hendersonville

SATURDAY
Transylvanians for Peace and WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard.
Occupy Asheville General Assembly on the first Saturday of the month.  4 PM at Pritchard Park.

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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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Some amazing artwork here:

***Please circulate and help spread this appeal far and wide!

Support the movement and the March on Wall Street South by bidding on original paintings of movement ancestors and elders. These paintings are the original art work in our Coalition's placard & poster. All portraits are original art work by Occupy Charlotte member Laurel Green.  She is generously donating her artwork as a fundraiser for the March on Wall Street South. Laurel painted a series of paintings entitled "In The Spirit of those who led the way". The paintings bear the faces of many of the leaders of generations past and present who have fought against injustice, especially in the South.

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO VIEW AND BID ON EACH ORIGINAL PAINTING!

Pauli Murray
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portrait-of-Pauli-Murray-/251141460694?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item3a793292d6>  - (1910-1985). Civil rights activist, lawyer, writer. 1st black woman Episcopalian priest.

Ella Baker
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/251141457488?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649> - (1903-1986). Activist for 50+ years. Worked with youth who founded SNCC.

Anna Mae Aquash
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portrait-of-Anna-Mae-Aquash-/251141565185?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item3a79342b01> - (1945-1976). Mikmaq activist with American Indian Movement.  Assassinated by FBI.

Emiliano Zapata
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portrait-of-Emiliano-Zapata-/251141561760?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item3a79341da0> - (1879-1919). Led Liberation Army during Mexican Revolution of 1910.

Fannie Lou Hamer
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/251141444561?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649>  - (1917-1977). Organized the Mississipi Freedom Summer with SNCC.

Henry Berry Lowery
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/251142498304?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649> - (1845-1872). Led Native, Black, and poor White guerrillas against the Confederacy and KKK.

Mumia Abu Jamal
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portrait-of-Mumia-Abu-Jamal-/251141567837?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item3a7934355d> - (1954). Black Panther framed for shooting of police officer. Has continued to publish from prison.

Rachel Corrie
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portrait-of-Rachel-Corrie-/251141570232?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item3a79343eb8> - (1979-2003) Helped Palestinians defend their homes. Killed by Israeli Army bulldozer.

Robert F. Williams
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/251142499509?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649> - (1925-1996). President of Monroe, NC NAACP. Pioneered armed self-defense against the KKK and racist violence.

Mother Jones
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portrait-of-Mother-Jones-/251141571850?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item3a7934450a> - (1837 - 1930). Co-founded the IWW, a radical union.

Malcolm X
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/251141463653?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649> - (1925-1965). Advocated Black self-determination and self-defense.
Inspired the Black Panthers.

Rosa Parks
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portrait-of-Rosa-Parks-/251141465995?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item3a7932a78b> - (1913-2005). NAACP organizer who initiated the Montgomery Bus
Boycott with an act of civil disobedience.

Martin Luther King
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portrait-of-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-/251141468339?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item3a7932b0b3> - (1929-1968). Worked against segregation and discrimination through civil disobedience.

If you cannot make it to the march, help us lift up the voices of those most impacted by economic crises, war, cut-backs, deportations, and foreclosures so that the Democrats & the world hear our stories the Sunday before the DNC -- make a contribution to the March on Wall Street South!

<https://www.wepay.com/donations/104334>

Thanks so much for your support! See you in Charlotte!
Coalition to March on Wall St South
Building People's Power at the Democratic National Convention

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TAKE ACTION:

Something President Obama wrote during a public Q&A this past week is major news:

“...I think we need to seriously consider mobilizing a constitutional amendment process to overturn Citizens United...”

The President of the United States has joined Public Citizen and activists like you in recognizing the necessity of a constitutional amendment to prevent a hostile corporate takeover of our democracy.  Let’s make the most of this noment so that we don’t see our democracy sold off to giant corporations and business tycoons.  Please take a few minutes RIGHT NOW to urge your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to join you in signing the petition at DemocracyIsForPeople.org for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.  Thank you. Sincerely, Robert Weissman, President, Public Citizen

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Veterans For Peace Action Alerts


Building Bridges of Asheville

Proudly Announces Session #40

Dr. Aubra Love:  We are very enthusiastic about you being a part of the commemoration of the work of Building Bridges over these past twenty years!

Consecutive Tuesdays
Sept 11 - Nov 6, 2012
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Francine Delaney
New School for Children
119 Brevard Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
Fee and Materials: $30.00

Register for the session and find out what's new at Building Bridges.  Registration is still open, and we welcome you, your friends and associates to join us for this experience. Whether this is your first time or you are taking the course again, this 9-week series will engage you, challenge you and heal you.  We look forward to seeing you very soon!  To register by mail, send your registration form and method of payment to:

REGISTRATION FORM BY MAIL
Building Bridges of Asheville
P.O. Box 63
Asheville, NC  28802
(828) 777-4585
rev.aubralove@buildingbridges-ashevillenc.org

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